Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor at KTAR News since 2023. Serena’s career includes roles as a reporter for Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times and the Phoenix Business Journal. A Cronkite School graduate and SPJ award finalist, she also worked as a digital content coordinator, social media manager and freelance feature writer. Serena covers stories on politics, crime, policing, technology, education and more.
Expertise
- News writing
- Copy editing
- Radio reporting
- Project management
- Content strategy
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, with a minor in communications
Achievement & Awards
- First-generation college graduate
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix New Times in 2023
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix Business Journal in 2019
- Contributed to KTAR News’ regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning newscast in 2024
Social media profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Human remains found after submerged SUV pulled from Mesa canal, report says
The vehicle was recovered about three hours after the crash, according to initial reports.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Furry friends for free: Arizona Humane Society waives adoption fees for cats and dogs on 1 day
With limited space, and many sick, injured and abused animals needing help, AHS has around 300 pets available for adoption.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Sep 25, 2026Fugitive drug distributor captured in Mexico, returned to Arizona after 17 years on run
Authorities brought Jorge Lamadrid-Carranz back to the United States on Thursday to face charges in Pima County. He was wanted on warrants in Arizona and Michigan dating to 2009.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 24, 2026Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails
"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.
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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Sep 23, 2026Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’
Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 23, 2026Body found after car fire extinguished in Gilbert
Gilbert firefighters and police officers responded to reports of a car fire near Higley and Williams Field roads before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Sep 22, 2026American Airlines will anchor Sky Harbor’s West Terminal. Here’s what travelers can expect
Sky Harbor’s West Terminal won’t open until 2033, but plans are taking shape. Aviation Director Chad Makovsky says the project will make room for Phoenix’s future.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Sep 21, 2026Dad accused of bringing 10-year-old son along to Mesa museum heist has been indicted
Mesa Police say Jean Zintz recruited an unlikely accomplice — his preteen son — to steal more than $7,000 worth of jewelry from an arts center in August.
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ARIZONA POLITICS NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Arizona politicians across the aisle honor Jon Kyl, a political giant who shaped the state for decades
Scroll down to read their memories and see how political leaders across the aisle are honoring his life and legacy.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Sep 17, 2026Red Mountain High School stays open despite flooding, electrical issues
Classes on the flooded 100 Level were temporarily moved elsewhere on campus to preserve in-person instruction, according to Mesa Public Schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2026North Rim closed after 2nd flash flood tears through Grand Canyon in less than a month
Highway 67 closed between Lindbergh Hill and the North Rim developed area due to flooding and debris on the roadway.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Business owner accused of $33 million in fraudulent Arizona Medicaid billing
Prosecutors also want to seize a Rolls Royce and other luxury assets that Maurice Williams allegedly bought with fraudulently obtained Medicaid funds.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2026Glendale officers shoot and kill man after he fatally shot his brother
Before police caught up to him in Surprise, 64-year-old Terry Landos shot his younger brother at the family home in Glendale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 202680-year-old Phoenix man found dead 3 months after going missing
Stanley Avelos was the subject of a SAFE Alert issued June 10.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 15, 2026MCSO remains under federal oversight. Here’s why Sheriff Jerry Sheridan sees positives
"It's a matter of us making a pitch to the court directly, not through the monitor," Sheridan said. "We're in the process of getting that ready, to ask for a hearing."
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Maricopa County hiring 4,000 employees to work general election
Applicants must pass a background check and be a registered Arizona voter. No previous election experience is needed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Chandler bee attack on Intel Ocotillo campus leaves 3 victims hospitalized
First responders treated 10 people at the scene. The other seven were treated and released.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2026Phoenix Zoo welcomes record number of endangered black-footed ferret kits
Despite the 2026 summer breeding milestone, the species is still far from fully recovered. Biologists believe 3,000 adults need to be living in the wild to reach that benchmark
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2026Arizona attorney general investigates steep rise in firefighting equipment prices
Fire districts are seeing a sharp increase in the cost of essential equipment, including aerial ladder trucks, pumper engines, water tankers and rescue vehicles
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines
Without the orders, some residents might face delays or additional steps when trying to get vaccinated at a pharmacy.
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ARIZONA CRIME NEWS | Sep 9, 2026Arizona man gets 14 years for shooting victim, then stealing and burning his car
Adonijah Ortega shot the victim in the leg and struck him in the head with a pistol. He then fled with the man's vehicle, tried to set it on fire and shot at it.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2026Hickman’s Egg Ranch giving 2.1M eggs to Arizona food banks as part of price-fixing settlement
Like yolk into toast, the benefits of a multistate egg price-fixing settlement are soaking into Arizona communities this month.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2026West Valley sexual assault suspect returned to Arizona after arrest in UK
U.S. Marshals brought Michael Munufie back to the country on Aug. 28. Surprise police then took custody of him at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 8, 2026Craving adventure? Maricopa County residents can get up to 2 free nights of camping this fall
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular camping promotion from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31.